MILAN PRIMAVERA EQUALISE WITH MONZA
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AC Milan drew 1-1 away against Monza on matchday 36 of Primavera 1. After their comeback victory against Cagliari, which ended 2-1, Coach Renna's Rossoneri had the chance to extend their six-match unbeaten run. They began with the right mentality, pressing high and taking the lead in the 18th minute through Filippo Scotti, who calmly beat Vailati from the spot with a Panenka finish. It's also worth highlighting that this match was Vincent Ibrahimović's starting debut for the Primavera.
It was a promising start, but one that didn't last. The match lost its intensity, with a few chances and a slower tempo compared to the opening minutes. Monza took advantage of the situation and pressed until they found the equaliser through Bagnaschi. AC Milan kept possession without creating much danger, and the draw reflected the balance on the pitch well. This point earned takes the Rossoneri up to 48 points in the standings. They will now look to extend their unbeaten run to eight games as they face Parma next on the road.
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MATCH REPORT
AC Milan had a lively start in the game when, in the second minute, Scotti weaved past several defenders to set up Domniței, but his curling effort sailed over the bar. Not long after, Borsani burst down the right and found Mancioppi, whose header failed to hit the target. There was drama in the 16th minute as AC Milan's high press forced an error in Monza's build-up inside their own box as Plazzotta anticipated Villa, who brought him down, and the referee awarded a penalty. Scotti stepped up with composure and beat Vailati with a smooth chip to make it 0-1 to the Rossoneri. It seemed like the Rossoneri had found their momentum, but instead, the pace of the game dropped. There were few chances, and Monza responded through Buonaiuto's attempt in the 20th minute, which was denied by Bouyer as he pushed it over the bar, and a header late in the first half that didn't pose much danger.
After the break, the Rossoneri lost even more momentum, with the first real chance only coming in the 58th minute when Attinasi's header from De Bonis' cross went over the post. Monza found their footing and equalised in the 67th minute when Attinasi found space down the left again and sent in a low cross into the box. Gaye just missed it, but Bagnaschi was ready at the far post to score, making it 1-1. The home side continued to push: Attinasi, set up by Azarovs in the 73rd minute, cut inside and shot, but missed. Then Fardin tried his luck from a distance, but his effort went wide. The game ended with a series of substitutions, but ultimately the scoreline stayed 1-1.
POST-MATCH COMMENTS
Coach Renna commented after the game, "It was a good performance from the boys. We did especially well in the first half; we took the lead through Scotti's penalty and two great opportunities that could have given us a different result. The important thing is that we've secured yet another positive result. We're in a comfortable position in the table where we can continue working calmly and allow these players to develop, also giving playing time to those who have featured for fewer minutes in the season."
MATCH DETAILS
MONZA 1-1 AC MILAN
MONZA (5-4-1): Vailati; Bagnaschi, Villa, Colonnese, De Bonis (72' Fardin), Azarovs; Mout (82' Castelli), Buonaiuto (62' Gaye), Diene, Attinasi (82' Martone); Fogliaro (82' Romanini). Subs: Montagna; Scaramelli. Coach: Brevi.
AC MILAN (4–3-3): Bouyer; Nolli (77' F. Colombo), M. Cissé, Cullotta, Tartaglia; Mancioppi (82' Perina), Ibrahimović (59' H. Cissè), Plazzotta; Scotti, Domniței (59' Petrone), Borsani (77' Castiello). Subs: Catalano; Del Forno, Mercogliano; L. Colombo, Martini; Zaramella. Coach: Renna.
Referee: Esposito from Napoli.
Goals: 18' pen. Scotti (Mi), 67' Bagnaschi (Mo).
Booked: 25' Mancioppi (Mi), 64' Azarovs (Mo).
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